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AJ03 DXR

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

118,388 mi
Last recorded118,388 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 DXR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 118,388 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR DOOR/SILL DAMAGED/CORRODED

Nearside Front NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED - SUGGEST ATTENTION

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 113,004 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 106,909 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 91,184 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 75,024 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 59,908 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 50,550 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jun 2010 50,550 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 42,130 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 42,126 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 34,744 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 25,770 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 22,919 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Rio?

Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,503
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
141,212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,517
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,703
position lamp(s) not working 14,100
Registration plate lamp not working 12,829
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AJ03 DXR is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2003 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 50,191 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Rio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ03 DXR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Kia Rio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AJ03 DXR registered?

AJ03 DXR is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is AJ03 DXR safe to buy?

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